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Restore to stock

Can anyone direct me to a guide to return the Atrix to stock without original firmware and no root. I have a problem with my fine and I need to have it replaced by AT&T, but want to have it back to normal before I return it. I know I seen the guide before, but I just cant find it.
Im currently running version 1.57 and it has sideload enabled from when I rooted before updating. Im not sure if that matters. Any help is appreciated. Thanks.

i think you need to follow this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=991072
just install 1.2.6 "original" file, then get the 1.5.7 update from motorola (from the phone) and thats it.

JohnnyDanger said:
Can anyone direct me to a guide to return the Atrix to stock without original firmware and no root. I have a problem with my fine and I need to have it replaced by AT&T, but want to have it back to normal before I return it. I know I seen the guide before, but I just cant find it.
Im currently running version 1.57 and it has sideload enabled from when I rooted before updating. Im not sure if that matters. Any help is appreciated. Thanks.
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use the search function next time.
also they don't look to see if its rooted. just tell them you have an issue with call quality and they'll just exchange it.

Thanks for the responses. For some reason I was having a problem with XDA for a few hours yesterday (still am actually) and the search function will not work. No matter what I put in it says no results are available. Still trying to figure out why its happening.
Thanks for the link saar73, I was actually looking at that post but wasnt sure if thats what I should do because I wasnt familiar with flashing a SBF. Ive never heard of stock being called a SBF file. I try that right now. Thanks again.

[Q] Root for Iconia Tab HC 3.2 ?? :'(

Hi Guys,
Just received the OTA for HC 3.2, and after that root is gone. any one has any idea how to get it working?
i tried iconia root and ginger break both dont work.
please help me

matrix.bharath said:
Hi Guys,
Just received the OTA for HC 3.2, and after that root is gone. any one has any idea how to get it working?
i tried iconia root and ginger break both dont work.
please help me
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Which model do u use...?
The a500 or the a501?
I think a downgrade would be the safest alternative =P

muztaki said:
Which model do u use...?
The a500 or the a501?
I think a downgrade would be the safest alternative =P
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I too am having this problem. Unfortunately, every time I try to downgrade using a stock 3.1 ROM using the stock recovery it will not boot and since CWM is gone I cannot restore to backed up ROM.

synapses11 said:
I too am having this problem. Unfortunately, every time I try to downgrade using a stock 3.1 ROM using the stock recovery it will not boot and since CWM is gone I cannot restore to backed up ROM.
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this is a prime example why it is always best to wait until the devs get their hands on the update. You are just going to have to wait till the root programs and CMW are updated to work with the new build. Early bird may get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese

synapses11 said:
I too am having this problem. Unfortunately, every time I try to downgrade using a stock 3.1 ROM using the stock recovery it will not boot and since CWM is gone I cannot restore to backed up ROM.
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@amburke178
Yeah its true u better should be patient...
I dont know whether the devs are working on it..but a downgrade to 3.0.1 or3.1 would solve the problem... there are various ROMS/ custom ROMS..
To my sorrow i almost used every rom they offered in the dev section..
One Rom should work..if not try to be patient... =D

muztaki said:
@amburke178
Yeah its true u better should be patient...
I dont know whether the devs are working on it..but a downgrade to 3.0.1 or3.1 would solve the problem... there are various ROMS/ custom ROMS..
To my sorrow i almost used every rom they offered in the dev section..
One Rom should work..if not try to be patient... =D
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I get a "Boot Verified Failed" when I try downgrading the ROM to a stock Acer ROM.

synapses11 said:
I get a "Boot Verified Failed" when I try downgrading the ROM to a stock Acer ROM.
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i think it is because of the new bootloader. Your best bet at this point is to just wait for the new root program to come out. Shouldn't take them that long for it. Don't know about the itsmagic update that could take time, but everything would speed up if anybody would upload the new build so the devs can start looking at it.

I captured the 3.2 update when it came in to my tablet, I have the update.zip and would gladly share it if it helps get root faster.
Not entirely sure the best way to share a 350meg file though!
File I have is an update from 4.010.38 (3.1) to 7.006.01 (3.2) (file claims to be Acer_A500_4.010.38_7.006.01_COM_GEN1)
I can probably put it on some webspace for someone, but I'm afraid if I post it publicly my bandwidth limit will be quickly exceeded.

Upload itbto like megaload a free service

erica_renee said:
Upload itbto like megaload a free service
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Of course that occurred to me about 10 seconds after I hit submit...
So I have uploaded it to megaupload...
Unfortunately this forum won't let me post external links... so I can't tell you how to find it!
edit: ok, finally I can post links, so I'm updating this: www.megaupload.com/?d=UXOVADAS
This update comes from 4.010.38 to 7.006.01 so you'll need to be on 4.010.38 first to do the update. (that one can be found in the master ROM list on this site at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113878 )
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Hopefully this allows some of the developers to start playing with rooting 3.2
Additionally for anyone who has managed to brick their tablet trying to downgrade to an earlier version, this file can be used to get you back up and running (at least it worked to get me back up after I tried to downgrade to 3.1)

Thanks for the upload

ve6rah said:
I captured the 3.2 update when it came in to my tablet, I have the update.zip and would gladly share it if it helps get root faster.
Not entirely sure the best way to share a 350meg file though!
File I have is an update from 4.010.38 (3.1) to 7.006.01 (3.2) (file claims to be Acer_A500_4.010.38_7.006.01_COM_GEN1)
I can probably put it on some webspace for someone, but I'm afraid if I post it publicly my bandwidth limit will be quickly exceeded.
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Ahh! Thanks so much I was using an A501 3.2 update since I had bricked it earlier today. This will help much with the stupid wifi dropouts.

Made a mirror : http://vache-android.com/v1/download.php?fileID=91

no problem, please feel free to share to anyone who can help make root a reality for 3.2!
(I miss my root... and downgrading doesn't really appear to be an option right now...)
I also note that you maintain the list of packages and updates at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113878
maybe add this one?

ve6rah said:
I also note that you maintain the list of packages and updates at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113878
maybe add this one?
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Already done

vache said:
Already done
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lol... well... your update time and my post time are on the same minute... great minds think alike?

Hopefully root comes soon before i apply update

mburke178 said:
i think it is because of the new bootloader. Your best bet at this point is to just wait for the new root program to come out. Shouldn't take them that long for it. Don't know about the itsmagic update that could take time, but everything would speed up if anybody would upload the new build so the devs can start looking at it.
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So when one gets a "boot verified failed" and the device hangs, how does one get it back to the stock 3.2?

kcallis said:
So when one gets a "boot verified failed" and the device hangs, how does one get it back to the stock 3.2?
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You'll probably have to use the EUU method below.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1276227

FloatingFatMan said:
You'll probably have to use the EUU method below.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1276227
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I was trying that on a virtualized version of Windows and could not get it to work.... This was using the same method that you referenced on the link. I guess my real issue is that I don't have a real Windows machine in place.

Q: Help is appreciated!

Recently received an a500 that has root access with Android 3.2 on it.
Kernel Version is 2.6.36.3+
Build Number is Taboonay 2.0(4.015_COM_GEN1)
I have been browsing around on the forums trying to figure out the easiest way to get the tablet back to factory stock settings. What would be the best way to go about doing this? I just want to be able to recieve OTA updates and get rid of the root access. I appreciate all the help I could get.
Thanks for your time!

A really quick search revealed the following thread. This should help you out.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1420358

Well upon further research, I still have the HC 3.01 Bootloader and I figured it would be easier to just put an ICS rom on. The problem is, all the tutorials to put the ICS bootloader on appear to have links that are offline and Im not able to get the files needed.

dhsizelove said:
The problem is, all the tutorials to put the ICS bootloader on appear to have links that are offline and Im not able to get the files needed.
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civatos guide for the unlocked b/l has working links in the OP, for both the nvflash and apxflash methods, I checked them yesterday.

How about AFTEROTA?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1675939
With this tool you will be able to upgrade the boot liader as well as being able to revert to stock
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Roll Back to stock ICS

Hi Guys,
I have just sold my Iconia A500 and the new buyer wants me to return the tab back to stock ICS.
I have did a few searches but can't find the info what i am looking for.. currently the tab has the following on it
Skirlax_CZ unlocked bootloader (0.03.12)
CWM Recovery
AOKP rom
I don't want to go in ham fisted and brick the tab so if anyone can point me in the right direction it would be appreciated.

rnscotch said:
Hi Guys,
I have just sold my Iconia A500 and the new buyer wants me to return the tab back to stock ICS.
I have did a few searches but can't find the info what i am looking for.. currently the tab has the following on it
Skirlax_CZ unlocked bootloader (0.03.12)
CWM Recovery
AOKP rom
I don't want to go in ham fisted and brick the tab so if anyone can point me in the right direction it would be appreciated.
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Easy as pie. Flash the stock 3.1 (Acer_A500_4.010.38_COM_GEN1.zip) AFTER WIPING SYSTEM/CACHE/DATA/DELVIC, reboot, then ota to ICS. After you do the first OTA to 3.2 and it reboots it will say a Flashing Bootloader message then reboot with all stock everything.
Here's a link to it in my dropbox. https://www.dropbox.com/s/fpdy13u4ufec461/Acer_A500_4.010.38_COM_GEN1.zip

That was along the lines of what i thought... but i did not want to just do it without checking.
Thanks for the link and post.

Hi there,
Did you get back to stock ICS using this method?
I want to get back to stock ICS so I can use AFTEROTA to unlock my bootloader the "easy" way. - I tried installing some "stock" roms last night but (3.2) but none of them offered me the ICS OTA.
I assume that to do the OTA I just go into the settings under About Tablet >System updates and check from there?
Are there any regional restrictions on the OTA? - I know Australia is sometimes behind with android updates.

stinkytoes said:
I want to get back to stock ICS so I can use AFTEROTA to unlock my bootloader the "easy" way. - I tried installing some "stock" roms last night but (3.2) but none of them offered me the ICS OTA.
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Just grab that rom from my post and flash it in CWM after wiping.
stinkytoes said:
I assume that to do the OTA I just go into the settings under About Tablet >System updates and check from there?
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You are correct. System/about/update all the way to ICS.
stinkytoes said:
Are there any regional restrictions on the OTA? - I know Australia is sometimes behind with android updates.
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I have no idea... But I doubt it.

Thanks JdgM3NT4L,
I installed the the rom but when I go into System/about/update it comes up with:
No update
Your device is up to date.
I did not log in to my google account - but I doubt that would have anything to do with the Acer update.
Any suggestions?

stinkytoes said:
Thanks JdgM3NT4L,
I installed the the rom but when I go into System/about/update it comes up with:
No update
Your device is up to date.
I did not log in to my google account - but I doubt that would have anything to do with the Acer update.
Any suggestions?
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Give it a few days. Also, check the market and make sure the Iconia Update Enhancement is shown as installed. It should be. If not, install it.
MD

Thanks MD,
Will give it a shot.

If waiting it out takes more time that you want you could go to blackthund3r's thread in the Dev section here, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1816560, and grab the OTA's.
I have no idea about getting OTA's when not in the United States. It's seems strange to me because immediately after booting my tab and updating the Enhancement App my updates are available right away.
Please share your results and what you had to do to get updated. Especially if anything is different than expected. I'm hoping that it OTA's for you without a problem.
Thank you.

Still waiting on the update - I am not in a rush. Will let you know when it comes through
Thanks for the help

Still waiting on the OTA....
Am getting impatient. I think I will try this:
JdgM3NT4L said:
If waiting it out takes more time that you want you could go to blackthund3r's thread in the Dev section here, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1816560, and grab the OTA's.
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reading the thread it says that they should be flashed by the stock recovery - however my recovery is not stock - it is touch based on Ra recovery.
how do I go about flashing these if my recovery is not stock?

Finally gave up waiting and manually flashed the OTA. Then it was easy to use afterota to install bootloader and recovery. not sure why I didn't get the OTA from Acer.
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Working: OTA updates on a rooted HTC One with an unlocked bootloader

Working: OTA updates on a rooted device with an unlocked bootloader
Ok, finally i've managed to do an OTA update on a rooted device with unlocked bootloader, using the following steps:
Step 1: flash back the stock recovery (can be found in the OTA update rar file, in the firmware package).
Step 2: install back the missing APK files, lost during unlocking the bootloader (can be found here: http://sharesend.com/ulxcsxa9)
Step 3: Perform the OTA update normally
Step 4: Flash back the custom recovery using fastboot
Step 5: Go to the custom recovery en press reboot system, in my case CWM asked me to Fix the root and i did.
Notice that there will be no loss of any data, everything should be working fine after following these steps. Just flash back the custom recovery and regain root acces (if CWM won't ask to do it for you) by using rooting tools or rootkeeper.

I think you mean recovery instead of bootloader in steps 1, 4, and 5.
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bender.h said:
I think you mean recovery instead of bootloader in steps 1, 4, and 5.
Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk 2
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Correct, i just made the correction.

I don't think this belongs in development
Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk 4 Beta

This is nothing new but it's a good guide anyway and if you made OTA updates work with a custom recovery etc then that would be excellent news.

Hey it seems like the files in the OP don't exist or sharesend hates me, if someone could reupload them that would be awesome.

genericsauce said:
Hey it seems like the files in the OP don't exist or sharesend hates me, if someone could reupload them that would be awesome.
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Uploading now.....
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Here you go https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BzXWB5B2uUs7R2hjQnN3NFFNNVk/edit?usp=sharing

shadowboy23 said:
Uploading now.....
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Here you go https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BzXWB5B2uUs7R2hjQnN3NFFNNVk/edit?usp=sharing
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Any link for the Stock kernel and recovery?
Thanks

You mean this works with custom ROM, or should I flash back stock rom ? (I only find OTA for 2.24.401.1)
Edit : I've lost my nandroid backup of stock rom trying unsuccessfully to change firmware...

Just wondering if #3 is absolutely required? Cuz I think most custom ROM has at least some of these APK cooked-in.

BB88 said:
Just wondering if #3 is absolutely required? Cuz I think most custom ROM has at least some of these APK cooked-in.
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Checked on ARDH. Some of them are missing...

Okay now my main question is, Since taking the OTA is possible on a stock custom Rom, if I have the 1.27.531.11 firmware update (tmobile) and I wanted to flash the 1.27.531.7 Rom, and take the .8 OTA, would it restore the .8 1.44 hboot that wasn't modified and allow me to S-Off? I got as far as trying to take the OTA but it didn't work because I forgot to flash the missing apk's.
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BB88 said:
Just wondering if #3 is absolutely required? Cuz I think most custom ROM has at least some of these APK cooked-in.
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By #3 you mean step 2 ?

cubitusclaudius said:
By #3 you mean step 2 ?
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Sorry, yes I meant step 2.

cubitusclaudius said:
Checked on ARDH. Some of them are missing...
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OTA's only work if you are completely stock, if you change some system file the update will fail, so on custom roms official otas will never work

godutch said:
OTA's only work if you are completely stock, if you change some system file the update will fail, so on custom roms official otas will never work
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Yes, I know that, that's why I'm searching for a stock 2.24.401.1 rom to install on my device. I found a deodexed one (very slow download - about half an hour for 3%) but don't know if it fits ?
can I install an OTA ROM (I downloaded one but I'm afraid to make a mistake)
I searched a lot and I am asking in several threads, and still no answer...

cubitusclaudius said:
Yes, I know that, that's why I'm searching for a stock 2.24.401.1 rom to install on my device. I found a deodexed one (very slow download - about half an hour for 3%) but don't know if it fits ?
can I install an OTA ROM (I downloaded one but I'm afraid to make a mistake)
I searched a lot and I am asking in several threads, and still no answer...
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I think you want something else than otas but you thinks otas are the solution to your problem, so you are focussing on getting otas to work but what do you really want fixed?
Anyway deodexed roms don't get otas either only stock odexed roms

godutch said:
I think you want something else than otas but you thinks otas are the solution to your problem, so you are focussing on getting otas to work but what do you really want fixed?
Anyway deodexed roms don't get otas either only stock odexed roms
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Thank you for the second part of your answer. for the first part, I have a good running device with ARDH 13.3 and no problem,
I want OTA updates only for firmware update as I don't have s-off. so with ARDH it is impossible. I need a stock ROM that matches my device ( 2.24.401.1 and CID HTC_102) where can I get that?

cubitusclaudius said:
Thank you for the second part of your answer. for the first part, I have a good running device with ARDH 13.3 and no problem,
I want OTA updates only for firmware update as I don't have s-off. so with ARDH it is impossible. I need a stock ROM that matches my device ( 2.24.401.1 and CID HTC_102) where can I get that?
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If you want otas, ask Mike why he choses not to do them, else just put up with checking the thread and downloading+installing a new version every couple of weeks. If you want OTAs on ARHD Mike needs to let them happen, no amount of tinkering on your part, even with s-off, will achieve this

godutch said:
If you want otas, ask Mike why he choses not to do them, else just put up with checking the thread and downloading+installing a new version every couple of weeks. If you want OTAs on ARHD Mike needs to let them happen, no amount of tinkering on your part, even with s-off, will achieve this
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Uh, I think the poster is referring to official OTAs with firmware updates, not OTA updates to ARHD
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cubitusclaudius said:
Thank you for the second part of your answer. for the first part, I have a good running device with ARDH 13.3 and no problem,
I want OTA updates only for firmware update as I don't have s-off. so with ARDH it is impossible. I need a stock ROM that matches my device ( 2.24.401.1 and CID HTC_102) where can I get that?
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Stock odexed 2.24.401.8 ROM here
http://android-revolution-hd.blogspot.com.au/p/android-revolution-hd-mirror-site-var.html